Chase High School Checking is a checking account designed for teens between the ages of 13 and 17. Features include a Visa debit card, financial education tools, and automated goal-based savings. It automatically upgrades to an adult account at age 19.
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Some call it the gig economy. Others call it the peer economy. Others, the collaborative economy, or “collaborative consumption.” Still others, the sharing economy. Tomayto, tomahto. More important than what it’s called is what it is. As Fast Company contributor Rachael Botsman pointed out in a now-classic article on the topic, the sharing economy has
If your money just sits in your bank account until you use it, you need a new bank account. These interest and rewards accounts ensure your money works for you, no matter where you park it.
Spring break is a popular travel time. And it’s actually a fairly quiet time for travel if you avoid the classic spring break destinations. Even if these less common vacation spots don’t have beachfront real estate, each has ample amenities for cost-conscious visitors.
If you have a bank account – or even if not – you’ve likely heard of FDIC insurance. FDIC insurance is deposit insurance overseen by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a federal entity created by the Banking Act of 1933. FDIC insurance guarantees the safety of deposits in checking, savings, and CD accounts held with FDIC
Do you know what to do if your bank fails? The sudden implosion of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has millions of once-complacent asking this question. The truth is, banks can and do fail, often without any prior outward signs of trouble. Hundreds of banks went out of business during the savings and loan
What happened to Silicon Valley Bank? The short answer is, it failed after a classic bank run during which depositors rushed to withdraw cash while they still could. The long answer is quite the read.
Have you ever checked your bank statement and noticed something doesn’t look right? Rare though they are, bank errors can happen for a variety of reasons. But if you know what to look for, they’re not tough to spot.
How much do you keep in your bank account? Is it enough? Too much? We’ve got the answer to these questions plus tips for determining the sweet spot for your savings account.
Craigslist makes it easy to find just about anything you need, but it is also home to scammers. You don’t have to avoid Craigslist to avoid being “taken” — you just need to know what to look for. Learn the most common Craigslist scams, advice on how to avoid them, and the red flags to look out for.
The FDIC hasn’t met its target reserve ratio in years. Should you be worried there won’t be any money if your bank fails? Probably not, but it’s more complicated than a simple yes or no.
Your bank’s “member FDIC” logo isn’t there for show. It means your money is insured in case something happens to the bank. Find out how much insurance you get, past, present, and future.